‘Final Fantasy XVI’ is already a hit with over 3 million copies sold

Final Fantasy XVI Sales Reach Three Million Units

It seems a whole lot of people still enjoy the dulcet mews of chocobos and the ever-present Cid, as Final Fantasy XVIhas sold over three million units since launching on June 22. This new darker take on the series is a PS5 console exclusive, making these sales figures even more impressive.

Comparison to Previous Titles

For comparison’s sake, Final Fantasy XVsold five million copies during its launch week back in 2016, but that was a multi-platform title available for both PS4 and Xbox One. Square Enix says that this three million figure represents both digital and physical sales throughout the globe.

Challenges in the JRPG Market

All of these numbers pale in comparison to Nintendo’s crown jewel The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which sold a massive 10 million copies in just three days. However, JRPGs have typically struggled with reaching sales numbers in line with open-world adventures, particularly in the West. Positive reviews and word of mouth likely led to the impressive sales numbers for Final Fantasy XVI.